Every song I listen to by Al Stewart is so full; you just couldn't fit more into the song. Lush...that would be the best word for it; his songs are so lush and full of everything. Love it!
Al Stewart has always had such a pleasant sound. The inclusion of the saxophone, as well as the strings, just adds plenty of depth to his music, and gives most of his songs such a relaxing sound.
I've started suggesting this to reactors. I had completely forgotten about it & happened upon it by chance. Everyone reacts to "Year of the Cat" & stops there. Huge mistake missing this gorgeous song. Lovely reaction!
I always loved this song. Always. I swear I remember hearing it when I was 4. I actually remember it! It was that amazing. Now as I grow older, this song really is beautiful and bittersweet. It really captures the emotions of different stages of life.
This song will be played at my service when I pass. "Buy me a ticket on the last train home tonight ". My favorite song. Has a deep meaning to me. Connects back to my youth. Thanks for reacting. You two are my favorite reaction artists. By a long shot.
My sister is in charge of me funeral. I want 2 half barrels. My friends will put it away. I was the fifth kid. At that point mom and dad stopped caring.
He was heard a lot on the radio in the mid 70's to early 80's and really not a lot after that..But he was never forgotten by his fans with his gift of invoking the feeling of historical enchantment to the listener in most of his music..He is in every sense of the word a poet and wordsmith..
He hit it out of the Park with this one. True, very underrated musician. Great arrangement (love the sax) and his unique soothing voice make for a great song.
I've always respected and liked this song by Al Stewart. I remember 1978 and hearing it on the radio driving with my parents or at a friends house....it was always very calming and interesting to me.
I think the reason his impact was somewhat blunted is there were so many different kinds of music being released at the time. People who were into music enough to buy a lot of it were getting into hard rock and then heavy metal and they weren't listening to this. A lot of it wasn't even getting airplay, whereas Al Stewart did. We were shifting to primarily buying albums rather than 45's too, so this would have been something someone would buy on a 45, but maybe not the whole album. This was the era we were shifting out of Disco and into Punk, New Wave and finally Alt Rock. So, I think, while Al Stewart had some mega hits, he pretty much fell through the cracks. I was one of the ones who bought his albums and collected his back catalog. His albums Year Of The Cat, Time Passages and 24 P/Carrots were full of great songs. He's still touring, so if you have a chance to see him and you like his music, you should.
Al said in an interview this is definitely not one of his favourite compositions. Goes to show even when he is forced to try to write a hit (by the record company) he still succeeded.
I can vaguely remember hearing this song once or twice on radio as a kid but hadnt thought about it since funny how you can hear something you mightve only heard once 40 yrs ago but then it makes you remember where you were and what you were doing
There is no contovercy with Al, his music is mostly folk driven, amazing artist and amazing reaction, thanxs both. edit I do remember reading he was the first uk artist to use a profound swear word, in the name of art i seem to rexall?
A few other songs by him that I'm sure you will enjoy; "Sampan", "Silver Kettle" and "Helen And Cassandra" - three of very many. Your comment about his songs always being about different subjects, he famously said that he refuses to make two songs about the same thing. (though he said it better)...
@@Mike-ky9jz I've also been a big fan of his. The fist album of his I got was "Past Present and Future" when it first came out in 1974, and after listening to "Roads To Moscow" and "The Last Day of June 1934" I was hooked and have been ever since.
His longer, more academically-themed songs were very well liked in American Universities in the 70s and so he went on a very long tour of America when Year of the Cat came out and as he says, the bookings kept coming in so he decided to live there. Subsequently I think he lost some popularity and I saw him live in England a few years ago which I think was his first UK tour for a while. Now he tends to tour with very few musicians but his most recent album had some good songs on it, my favourite was Hanno the Navigator.
Every song I listen to by Al Stewart is so full; you just couldn't fit more into the song. Lush...that would be the best word for it; his songs are so lush and full of everything. Love it!
Al Stewart has always had such a pleasant sound. The inclusion of the saxophone, as well as the strings, just adds plenty of depth to his music, and gives most of his songs such a relaxing sound.
I've started suggesting this to reactors. I had completely forgotten about it & happened upon it by chance. Everyone reacts to "Year of the Cat" & stops there. Huge mistake missing this gorgeous song. Lovely reaction!
I always loved this song. Always. I swear I remember hearing it when I was 4. I actually remember it! It was that amazing. Now as I grow older, this song really is beautiful and bittersweet. It really captures the emotions of different stages of life.
This song will be played at my service when I pass. "Buy me a ticket on the last train home tonight ". My favorite song. Has a deep meaning to me. Connects back to my youth. Thanks for reacting. You two are my favorite reaction artists. By a long shot.
I understand 🙂
My sister is in charge of me funeral. I want 2 half barrels. My friends will put it away. I was the fifth kid. At that point mom and dad stopped caring.
As the last, I was the baby. I hated that so much
But the Dad I had was mellow and not always angry
My oldest brother got beat with a 2x4, when mom stopped him
Dad said shit I didn't hit em that hard.
Al Stewart writes lyrics that just paint the most wonderful images into your mind. What a wonderful song.
He was heard a lot on the radio in the mid 70's to early 80's and really not a lot after that..But he was never forgotten by his fans with his gift of invoking the feeling of historical enchantment to the listener in most of his music..He is in every sense of the word a poet and wordsmith..
He hit it out of the Park with this one. True, very underrated musician. Great arrangement (love the sax) and his unique soothing voice make for a great song.
This song takes me back when I was a teen, thank you for reacting.
I've always respected and liked this song by Al Stewart. I remember 1978 and hearing it on the radio driving with my parents or at a friends house....it was always very calming and interesting to me.
I think the reason his impact was somewhat blunted is there were so many different kinds of music being released at the time. People who were into music enough to buy a lot of it were getting into hard rock and then heavy metal and they weren't listening to this. A lot of it wasn't even getting airplay, whereas Al Stewart did. We were shifting to primarily buying albums rather than 45's too, so this would have been something someone would buy on a 45, but maybe not the whole album. This was the era we were shifting out of Disco and into Punk, New Wave and finally Alt Rock. So, I think, while Al Stewart had some mega hits, he pretty much fell through the cracks. I was one of the ones who bought his albums and collected his back catalog. His albums Year Of The Cat, Time Passages and 24 P/Carrots were full of great songs. He's still touring, so if you have a chance to see him and you like his music, you should.
Love 'Year of the Cat' The most but this is lovely as well. These songs are such an immersive experience.
Their saxophonist plays with such soul. I feel it every time I hear it. This one and Year of the Cat.
Al said in an interview this is definitely not one of his favourite compositions. Goes to show even when he is forced to try to write a hit (by the record company) he still succeeded.
Love ❤️ this song!!!
Man that wave of nostalgia hit me like a ton of bricks. Thanks for the trip back in time. ✌️
Al Stewart is Awesome. His music is timeless and silky smooth. I could just play his music and whisk away to another place.
I can vaguely remember hearing this song once or twice on radio as a kid but hadnt thought about it since funny how you can hear something you mightve only heard once 40 yrs ago but then it makes you remember where you were and what you were doing
Great melodious 70s #1 song 🎢 Wonderful reaction Enoma dears 🏂
You guys are exemplary ! Love you. Please do more Al songs.
GENIUS 👍
Except for a few hits, like this one, a lot of his music and especially the lyrics are too deep for the general public. He's amazing!
There is no contovercy with Al, his music is mostly folk driven, amazing artist and amazing reaction, thanxs both. edit I do remember reading he was the first uk artist to use a profound swear word, in the name of art i seem to rexall?
I've been listening to Al for many years, and he is amazing. I look forward to future reactions!
Year of the Cat....but he does have a Greatest Hits album with 15 songs on it,so he is talented.
A few other songs by him that I'm sure you will enjoy; "Sampan", "Silver Kettle" and "Helen And Cassandra" - three of very many.
Your comment about his songs always being about different subjects, he famously said that he refuses to make two songs about the same thing. (though he said it better)...
@@Mike-ky9jz I've also been a big fan of his. The fist album of his I got was "Past Present and Future" when it first came out in 1974, and after listening to "Roads To Moscow" and "The Last Day of June 1934" I was hooked and have been ever since.
You should check out "Year of the Cat", if you haven't already.
His longer, more academically-themed songs were very well liked in American Universities in the 70s and so he went on a very long tour of America when Year of the Cat came out and as he says, the bookings kept coming in so he decided to live there. Subsequently I think he lost some popularity and I saw him live in England a few years ago which I think was his first UK tour for a while. Now he tends to tour with very few musicians but his most recent album had some good songs on it, my favourite was Hanno the Navigator.
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Just what I was thinking, then came across your comment 😉
you wanna hear al stewart's best song? listen to "Nostradamus." the studio version, of course. its GREAT!
Song on the radio is also a good tune
Hi, Can you please play Strange Magic by ELO?
He was kinda a one hit wonder back in the 70s. Alan Parsons produced his albums. Time passages and Year of the cat was his biggest hits.
TOO BAD you couldn't use the pictures of detroit in the 60`s
I love Al’s music. I agree with everything you’ve said. I think his voice is the problem. It wears a little thin. A little too effeminate .